I was diagnosed with 'non radiographic' AS (although it's questionable about the NR b/c my doctor saw inflammation on the MRI, brought it to the attention of the radiologist who then agreed) and started with taking Piroxicam at night. Initially and for the first time in my life I woke up in the morning without pain. I then was prescribed Cimzea (the medication for NR AS). It's been close to a year and recently, I started having the same pain in the morning where it's difficult to straighten up… read more
Anything is possible. I've been on medication that I questioned about whether it was wearing off. I quit taking the medication for one week, started back on it and it worked great
Don't do this… read more
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I was taking Humira but was changed to Imradi because its cheaper, I started having reactions to pretty much everything so lost my job as a chef. When the hospital finally listened and changed my medication they put me on Cimzia which is working for AS but not the others. The hospital departments cant agree what to try next.
I just want to feel normal again or at least near to it.
Thank you and i hope this medication keeps helping you.
Thank you
The article mentions that Nsaids, biologics, and other Immunosuppressive medications contribute to gut dysbiosis which in turn contributes to inflammation. Isn't recommending them to patients counter productive to alleviating the inflammation?
Yes, you mention many procedures/options my doctors have not even brought up as options. In the last 4 years (maybe) I seem to have gone from 5ft9 inches to 5ft6 inches!! My spine is a mess. I've… read more
My physician is changing my medication from Voltaren to Celebrex because it was not working. What do you take or have taken to control the pain while you change medication therapies we’re doing this for the insurance company to say we have tried two prescription NSAIDs before I start a biologic.
Thanks for the info!!
Hi everyone, I am a recently diagnosed 51-year-old woman and I’m struggling with days of intense depression. My primary care doctor has mentioned that Cymbalta can help alleviate the depression especially in chronic pain disease patients. Does anyone out there have any experience with Cymbalta?
This is very helpful. I haven't been functioning on a normal level for the past year. I am so discouraged. This might help while I wait for Blue Cross to decide if they will cover the drug Sublocade… read more